China's Shrinking Population Is Getting Smaller. the Risks Are Growing.
Business Insider • • general
Key Points:
- China's population declined for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, dropping by 3.39 million to 1.405 billion, with the birth rate hitting a record low of 5.63 per 1,000 people and the death rate rising to 8.04 per 1,000.
- The number of newborns fell to 7.92 million in 2025, down from 9.54 million in 2024, accelerating concerns about the country's demographic decline and aging population.
- The UN projects China's population could shrink to as low as 663 million by 2100 if current trends in low birth rates and limited immigration continue, posing significant economic risks including a smaller workforce and increased pressure on social
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